Dear Family,
Yep, it's that time again. Mother's Day is in three weeks. These last four months have flown by. Like last time, the most convenient time for us will be early afternoon. But Mom, let me know what your plans are and we will see what we will be best. Do you think there is any chance in Amy and I being able to talk? What do you think Amy? We are what, 12 hours difference? Probably not but just a thought. Let me know what you think.
This week has been good. We found a few new people. They are all neat. We will be meeting with them again this week. We hope to be able to extend solid baptismal commitments and get them to Church. Unfortunately, no investigators came to Church yesterday. But Luciano Pintos was there. Have I told you about him? He is a 19 yr old from Uruguay. He is going through some rough times right now. He is a member but has never been very active in the Church. He is really starting to be interested and try to come back. He is really neat. All of his family is in Uruguay, which is tough for him. But our awesome members are helping him and fellow shipping him. He is probably our biggest focus right now.
What else would interest you to know about my week?
On Saturday morning we went with Luciano to go help a member paint here hurricane shutters. But it started to pour rain so we ended up just cleaning the shutters and getting the old paint off. We will finish the job either this weekend or the next. We had a lot of fun playing in the rain. Afterward we enjoyed an amazing Colombian Barbecue. Tell you what, Latins know how to cook. I am going to try to learn how to make as many things as possible so that you can all try how good their food is. With that said though, I can't wait to get home and have some of Mom's great food. Mom- No matter what, your food will always be the best. As sad as it is, I can't really remember what my favorite foods are. Mom- What kind of food did I like to eat when I was at home?
Really quickly before I finish up, I wanted to share something that I was taught yesterday. It was right before PEC started. The second counselor in the Stake Presidency, Presidente Rincon, was walking out of Bishop's office as we were walking in. And right before he left the room, he asked the Bishop and his counselor's a question,"Do we help the missionaries, or do the missionaries help us?" I thought it was a great question. Really, the missionaries are here to help the members in the Lord's work. You, the regular membership of the Church, are the real missionaries. We are just here to help. So what are you doing for the Lord's work? Are you asking the missionaries to help you? I can't wait to get home and be able to still be a missionary while going about living a "normal" life. The Lord's work is wonderful and perfect.
I love you all so much. I am glad you are all doing well. Have a great week and enjoy yourselves.
With love,
Elder Reece
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